Tag: Meditation

Benefits Of Meditation And How To Get Started

Meditation has become increasingly popular because of the benefits people get from it. Research shows that regular meditation helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improve focus and concentration, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of meditation and provide some tips on how to get started.

One of the key benefits of meditation is it reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Focusing on your breath and quieting your mind can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, leading to a calmer feeling. Regular meditation can also help improve your mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Meditation is also known to have physical benefits. Studies have shown that regular meditation may lower blood pressure and reduce risks associated with heart disease. It also improves sleep quality and helps the immune system.

If you’re new to meditation, getting started can seem daunting; however, it’s pretty simple. Find a place where you won’t be disturbed and sit comfortably with your back straight. Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths through your nose and mouth. If your mind goes off track, gently bring it back to your breath. Gradually increase the time as you become more comfortable with the process.

Meditation is an excellent tool for physical and mental health. You can reduce stress and improve mood and overall health by taking a few minutes daily to quiet the mind and focus on breaths.

I Have the Cord…

I left my phone at home today. 

I do not know why.  Pam and I had a discussion about it, I checked to ensure I had the cord in my satchel and then I left the house, forgetting to pick up the phone which was sitting next to the TV.

I could blame forgetting the phone on many things. And no, it was not a Freudian slip. I just seemed to be one of those people who have too many concerns at once going on inside the noggin. Worse than that, I seem to have an internal monologue which just doesn’t seem to have a clue about what the word ‘quiet’ means.

The VA has put out an excellent application which I have recently put on my iPad. It is a mindfulness program. It is a directed method of meditation to help with many situations. The folks who designed this did an extensive and excellent Job.

I have had the program for a little while, yet I have not used it on a regular basis. If getting ready for work today is any indication (and yes it has happened before,) I will be finding time very soon to use this VA application and start a better campaign to quiet that inner dialogue.

If you have faced this type of a problem and had success, I would appreciate any and all suggestions. Unfortunately, I find myself somewhat of the novice at meditation.

Thanks,